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Reasons to use our Herne Hill conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s lawyers are located in Herne Hill - if so both parties are likely to be less confrontational
  • 2 Personal touch together with pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Herne Hill home moves can become significantly more protracted as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Herne Hill is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 You can gain comfort when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Herne Hill has a number to select from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 5 The firms shown on our directory have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Herne Hill since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Herne Hill

My IFA has asked me for my Herne Hill lawyer’ panel reference for the Nat West conveyancing panel. What is the best way to find this out. I have e-mailed my local Herne Hill office but they don't know it.

You are best placed to get this information from your Herne Hill solicitor . They retain a central record lender panel numbers.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Herne Hill

There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Herne Hill and Solicitor firms in Herne Hill to choose from We would stress that both are regulated professionals specialising in the legal work in the home buying process. They may both also deal with associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

I'm spending time looking at houses in Herne Hill and I am about to put in an offer. Should I already have a solicitor in place at this point? I will be getting a mortgage with Co-operative.

It would be sensible to commence your search sooner rather than later. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on to the selling agent. Given that you are taking out a mortgage with Co-operative, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel.

The mortgage over my property is with Principality for my property in Herne Hill. Conveyancing has been completed some time ago. If I am intending to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a BTL mortgage or inform Principality?

You must advise Principality prior to renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Principality’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Principality will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Principality directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a Principality conveyancing panel lawyer.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Herne Hill?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Herne Hill. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I am buying a new build house in Herne Hill benefiting from help to buy. The developers refused to budge the amount so I negotiated 6k of additionals instead. The house builders rep suggested that I not disclose to my conveyancer about the side-deal as it will jeopardize my mortgage with the lender. Is this normal?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

My company is intending to take an assignment of a lease of an office on a shopping parade. Can you recommend lawyers offering competitive costs for commercial conveyancing in Herne Hill for under 1500k?

We can recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Herne Hill, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. If you are intending to buy or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right lawyer. Regarding the charges this will depend on the structure and nuances of the deal. Let us have your contact information or telephone us so that we can provide you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Herne Hill for my house move. Can I check a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

You may read documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from investigations commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could recorded telephone calls for training purposes.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Herne Hill regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Herne Hill but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • P M Hunter & Co, 145 Dulwich Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0NG
  • William Bailey, 150 Lordship Lane, London, London, SE22 8HB
  • Hepburns Solicitors Llp, Unit 1 Blackwater Court, 17-19 Blackwater Street, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8SD
  • Peter Thomson, 203 Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8RZ
  • Wainwright & Cummins Llp, 57-61 Atlantic Road, London, London, SW9 8PU

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Herne Hill regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Herne Hill but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY
  • R & C Property Lawyers Llp, 10A Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7PG
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE

Planning law solicitors in Herne Hill regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Herne Hill practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • William Innes, 56 Crescent Lane, London, SW4 9PU
  • Streathers Clapham Llp, 53 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7TG
  • Ricardina Bridges Ltd, 47 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RH
  • Sibley Law Llp, Delta House, 175 - 177 Borough High Street, London, London, SE1 1HR
  • Deighton Pierce Glynn Limited, 8 Union Street, London, SE1 1SZ

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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